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Iran envoy thanks Saudi Arabia for barring use of its territory in conflict

Iran envoy thanks Saudi Arabia for barring use of its territory in conflict

Ambassador Alireza Enayati denied attacks on Saudi targets

5 March 2026 11:52 PM IST

Saudi Hajj priority registration open until end of Shawwal

Saudi Hajj priority registration open until end of Shawwal

4 March 2026 2:54 AM IST

Drones strike US embassy in Riyadh: Saudi says ‘minor’ damage

Drones strike US embassy in Riyadh: Saudi says ‘minor’ damage

Black smoke was seen rising over the district following the strike, and witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion

3 March 2026 10:07 AM IST

Saudi air defences intercept five drones near Prince Sultan Air Base

Saudi air defences intercept five drones near Prince Sultan Air Base

Two additional drones targeting Ras Tanura refinery were shot down

3 March 2026 1:12 AM IST

Saudi imposes ban on poultry import from 40 nations including India

Saudi imposes ban on poultry import from 40 nations including India

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority announced the complete ban on poultry and egg imports from 40 nations

27 Feb 2026 6:01 PM IST

Saudi Arabia announces $346m support package for Yemen

Saudi Arabia announces $346m support package for Yemen

The SR1.3 billion aid will fund government salaries and operations, adding to Saudi-backed demining and infrastructure...

27 Feb 2026 10:53 AM IST

Jeddah: Bab Makkah district draws Ramadan crowds

Jeddah: Bab Makkah district draws Ramadan crowds

The heritage gateway sees rising evening footfall during Ramadan

26 Feb 2026 1:26 AM IST

New digital maps introduced to guide pilgrims at Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque

New digital maps introduced to guide pilgrims at Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque

The new system provides real-time route updates and congestion guidance for worshippers in Makkah and Madinah

26 Feb 2026 1:08 AM IST

Saudi Arabia issues Umrah guide in 16 languages for pilgrims

Saudi Arabia issues Umrah guide in 16 languages for pilgrims

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah released a multilingual digital guide covering travel steps, rituals and services at the...

23 Feb 2026 11:51 PM IST

Pakistani conjoined twins arrive in Riyadh for separation assessment

Pakistani conjoined twins arrive in Riyadh for separation assessment

Sufyan and Yusuf were flown to Saudi Arabia under royal directives and transferred to King Abdullah Specialized...

23 Feb 2026 11:47 PM IST

Saudi Crown Prince hosts Egyptian president at iftar in Jeddah

Saudi Crown Prince hosts Egyptian president at iftar in Jeddah

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi arrived in the Kingdom on a fraternal visit

23 Feb 2026 11:42 PM IST

Saudi king approves King Abdulaziz Medals for 200 organ donors

Saudi king approves King Abdulaziz Medals for 200 organ donors

The King Abdulaziz Medal (Third Class) is granted to citizens who donated organs as part of a national program that has...

20 Feb 2026 6:56 PM IST

Saudi Arabia announces $1bn support at inaugural Board of Peace meeting

Saudi Arabia announces $1bn support at inaugural Board of Peace meeting

Adel Al-Jubeir said in Washington that the Kingdom will allocate $1 billion over the coming years to back efforts toward...

20 Feb 2026 11:26 AM IST

Ramadan 2026: GCC countries confirm crescent sighting

Ramadan 2026: GCC countries confirm crescent sighting

Oman confirmed Thursday, 19 February, while Saudi and UAE announced 18th as the beginning of Ramadan.

17 Feb 2026 8:48 PM IST

Jeddah hosts Vijay Dum Dum Biryani roadshow at Lulu Hypermarket

Jeddah hosts Vijay Dum Dum Biryani roadshow at Lulu Hypermarket

Nineteen contestants competed in the Jeddah round, with three securing Golden Tickets to the semi-finals.

17 Feb 2026 5:15 PM IST

Haramain Railway to run 3,662 trips for 1.7m passengers during Ramadan

Haramain Railway to run 3,662 trips for 1.7m passengers during Ramadan

Saudi Arabia Railways will operate over 100 daily services between Makkah and Madinah

16 Feb 2026 6:00 PM IST